Creamy, Yummy Coleslaw I love coleslaw, it’s so yummy and it’s so bad for you! Some cruel twist of fate took an incredibly healthy veggie (cabbage) and took the dressing that people drown it in and made it fattening! Seriously, I think it alleviates the guilt of eating the fried chicken (you know what I’m talking about) but it shouldn’t; it’s so ...
Veggies
Sweet Onion Hummus
Sweet Onion Hummus Now, I’m not promising you’re going to have the freshest breath after eating this but its so yummy; you won’t care. The key to this recipe is to plan ahead; roast the onions and let them cool to room temperature before making the hummus. Serves up to 8 3 Medium onions, chopped 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 540 ml ...
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Roasted Vegetable Soup There are so many reasons I love this soup; the preparation is really easy, just wash the veggies, no need to chop off the woody ends of anything. This is a great way to clear out the aged veggies sitting over ripe on your counter or in your fridge. This is versatile, use any veggie you want, this is a method more than ...
(Tastes like Roasted) Garlic Hummus
(Tastes like Roasted) Garlic Hummus I love hummus, would eat it everyday if I could… but I can’t! Yes, hummus is a chickpea spread with natural fats and oils and yes it is high in protein but it’s not a light, diet food. It was so sad; one day I was talking to a girl I know and we were talking about what we were eating for lunch that day; I had ...
Brussels Sprouts Salad
Brussels Sprouts Salad I must confess; I hated Brussels sprouts for most of my life. I really blame my mother; she used to boil the (beep) out of them and serve them as is. Yuck. Another confession; I hate hating any vegetable. So with this in mind I endeavored to find a Brussels sprout recipe I like and this is what I came up with. This was ...
Sautéed Spinach
Sautéed Spinach Easy-peasy and de-lish! I literally eat this once a week; come rain or shine, regardless of the season. I read recently that spinach is one of the few vegetables that has more nutrients when it’s cooked. The theory is that the cooking process aids your body in the absorption of the abundance of vitamins and minerals that are in ...
Curry Vegetable and Rice Salad
Curry Vegetable and Rice Salad This dish is beyond yummy and so easy. What is also really cool about this recipe is its versatility; add whatever veggies you like, use whatever vinaigrette you like, and use whatever rice you like! Leftovers taste even better! This was the recipe I made: Serves 4 to 6 2 Cups cooked basmati rice, at room ...
Green Bean and Tomato Salad
Green Bean and Tomato Salad This is a ridiculously easy side that can be served, cold, hot or at room temp; an ideal make a head that looks impressive. Serves 4 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes washed and dry, halved 1 lb (about 4 handfuls) green beans cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp extra virgin ...
Tomato, Cucumber, and Celery Salad
Tomato, Cucumber, and Celery Salad Sometimes you really can judge a book by its cover! Look at the ingredient list versus the title! Good ingredients make good food; simple is a good thing. Serves 4 4 tomatoes, cut into wedges, and then the wedges halved ½ Large seedless cucumber with the skin on, sliced in half moons 2 Stalks ...
Warm Mushroom Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Spinach
Warm Mushroom Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Spinach This is an incredibly easy and delicious side dish. It does well as an accompaniment to any main; I love serving this when I BBQ steaks. ...